JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new purchasing ordinance will be proposed to the Jackson City Council. The current ordinance says any purchases more than $25,000 will require a sealed bid from a vendor to the city. And the city can decide…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County is mourning the passing of a local leader. Joe Jones has been involved in the community for many years. Jones served as the assistant chief of the Alamo Fire Department, and served as EMA…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Firefighter of the Year for the City of Jackson was awarded Tuesday. The Jackson Exchange Club recognized this year's firefighter of the year, Robert Johnson. "It's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School introduced a new STEM program, and students are soaring with success so far. "It's a pretty new curriculum. I believe the very first schools…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The City of Humboldt has lost one of their own. Humboldt alderman Don Robert Graves died last Friday from what those close to him say was COVID-19. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes says Graves will be truly missed.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership is giving students access to over 28,000 items for free. The Jackson-Madison County Library announced Tuesday that is had been working with the Jackson-Madison County School System on Sora. The library says Sora is…
Fall begins on Wednesday, and cooler weather will eventually come with it. Jackson Fire Department wants to remind you of some safety tips before you start heating your home. For space heaters, JFD says: Keep space heaters at least 3-feet…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- FedEx in Humboldt is getting a new facility. The Humboldt Chamber says the new building will be eight times larger than its current location, and will be connected by FedEx Way, a new road set to be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educators across West Tennessee are showcasing their ideas or projects for a chance for them to be funded. The Leaders Education Foundation, started by Leaders Credit Union, recognizes an opportunity…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals were: An 82-year-old male who died September 10 A 49-year-old male who…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department is honoring one of its fallen deputies. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office held a law enforcement procession called the Sea of Blue. Several police cars went through different cities of Gibson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local cemetery is having numerous issues that made it close its doors to the public. On Sept. 14, a burial services program investigator went to Highland Memorial Gardens after reports that its mausoleum air conditioning had…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office held a conference Monday afternoon, helping agencies learn more about hemp plants. "We're having a training on hemp for law enforcement across West…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit broke ground on Monday. RIFA unveiled the lot where their new warehouse space will be built. RIFA Executive Director Lisa Tillman says the almost 10,000 square foot building will be used to continue…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt alderman and business owner died on Friday. Don Robert Graves died at the age of 75 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, according to an obituary. Graves, who served in the U.S. Army during the…
